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Spend The Day
Exploring Historic
Downtown Brunswick
Across the bridge, Brunswick is laid out in
a formal grid similar to Savannah's, with city
streets and squares still bearing their colonial
names. Docked at the wharf, the array of
shrimp boats are ready to trawl the local
waters—evidence of the area’s rich seafood
industry. Watch ocean vessels come into port,
see shrimpers unload at the docks along Bay
Street, and then sample the catch of the day at
one of the area’s fine restaurants. Mary Ross
Waterfront Park and the adjacent Brunswick
Landing Marina play host to a variety of festivals
and events throughout the year.
Historic Downtown Brunswick is enjoying
a renaissance, with the ongoing renovation
and public
restoration of historic buildings and squares. Newcastle Street is anchored on
the south end by Old City Hall (1888) with its
distinctive clock tower. At the north end of
Newcastle Street is the historic Ritz Theatre.
Built in 1898 as the Grand Opera House, the
Ritz is Brunswick’s cultural center, with quality
regional,
exhibits and performances by local, national and international artists.
In 2004, Signature Squares of
Brunswick was founded by group of
concerned citizens whose purpose was to
restore and preserve the parks and squares
within the city. A stroll down Newcastle Street
will greenspaces.
introduce you to these historic Homes in Old Town, just south of
downtown, reflect a variety of styles dating
from 1819, including Queen Anne, Jacobean,
Eastlake, Mansard, Gothic and Italianate
architecture.
The downtown district features a growing
mix of antique stores, specialty shops, art
galleries, theatres and restaurants. Today
historic district
downtown Brunswick’s “SoGlo” (South of Gloucester Street) is a known
hotspot in the Golden Isles for great food,
music, theatre, and art! Among its 19th century
Victorian buildings, visitors and residents
seeking respite for their hearts and souls find
it in this “art-centric” urban landscape.
And, don’t forget FIRST FRIDAYS! Every
month of the year the city stays open and
up late. Take a stroll through our beautiful
downtown district, visit the galleries, shops
and restaurants who will be open late and
serving wine & snacks, and enjoy live
music in the pocket parks.